NOVEMBER 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
Ignaz PLEYEL (1757–1831) String Trios, Ben. 401–403 Three Duos for Violin and Cello, Ben. 504–506 Pettman Ensemble Ignaz Pleyel, a pupil of Haydn, was arguably the most popular composer in Europe during the early years of the 19th century with his works published, republished and pirated across the continent. The String Trios and Duos illustrate the subtlety of his motivic links between themes and a rich variety of contrasts as well as unexpected excursions that surprise and entertain. Pleyel also liberates the cello from its previously functional basso role, and employs subtle chromatic inflections, revealing compositional mastery and freshness of invention. The Pettman Ensemble’s recording of Pleyel’s String Quintets can be heard on Naxos 8.574492. Key features: • The Pettman Ensemble has recorded Ignaz Pleyel’s chamber music for Naxos (8.574492), released in July 2026, with Pizzicato praising the ensemble for playing ‘with a keen feel for this music: stylishly, yet intensely, and above all very spontaneously and with palpable enthusiasm’. They have also recorded Hummel’s arrangements of Beethoven’s symphonies (Naxos 8.574200), which have been warmly received. The Dvořák Society Newsletter praised these recordings as ‘revisions of a quality which encourage the listener to hear the music through fresh ears… Both of the Naxos Beethoven/ Hummel discs issued to date are of consistently high quality… This time it is the same flautist with the gifted Australian/New Zealand Pettman Ensemble, in equally vivid interpretations.’ • Further acclaim came from the American Record Guide , which noted: ‘Hummel shows his imagination in full force, but this is comfortable to listen to, especially as played with the vigour and enthusiasm of the Pettman Ensemble.’ These reviews highlight the Ensemble’s artistry and vitality, confirming their reputation as one of the most engaging chamber groups performing today.
8.574491 Release date: 27 Nov 2026
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